You are there vs. They are there

So what is the difference? Do I have it right?

You are there: the vocal and soundstage starts at the plane of the speakers

and recess backward behind the speakers plane.

They are there: The soundstage is forward into the room with the vocal

reproduction in your room.

Which would you prefer?

andy208-16-2025 4:38pm

mapman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 23,000 posts 08-17-2025 at 10:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Well that settles that!
mapman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 23,000 posts 08-16-2025 at 06:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Did you mean to say “they are here”? I think of most systems built around more directional speakers as “you are there”. The goal is to take the room out of the equation and experience the recording exactly as produced. Whereas I think of more omnidirectional speakers as “they are here”. In other words now your room is the live performance venue and the players sound more like they are there in the room with you. I have one of each and enjoy each on its own terms in different ways because I just love this stuff in general and want to experience it all. ❤️❤️❤️